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Blizzard announced that World of Warcraft: Midnight would launch worldwide on 2 March 2026 at 23:00 GMT. That date has passed. If you are checking what the announcement promised or deciding what you need to play, start with the official date, then confirm current access and edition terms in your regional Battle.net shop.
When did WoW: Midnight launch?
Blizzard announced a worldwide launch for 2 March 2026 at 23:00 GMT. The scheduled date is now in the past; consult Blizzard’s launch announcement for the original timing. Local calendar dates can differ from GMT, so use your time zone when checking any local schedule.
Blizzard also scheduled Housing Early Access for purchasers of any edition to begin on 3 December 2025, ahead of the expansion’s launch. That date has passed as well; the announcement described it as a limited preview before the full feature suite at launch.
What did Blizzard announce for the expansion?
Blizzard’s expansion overview described a campaign beginning in Eversong Woods, followed by three story paths players could take in any order: Zul’Aman, Harandar, or Arator’s journey.
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- Four zones: Eversong Woods, Zul’Aman, Harandar, and Voidstorm.
- Level cap: an increase to 90.
- Instanced activities: ten new Delves plus a Nemesis Delve, and eight new dungeons.
- Other features: housing and additional progression systems and activities.
These are features described by Blizzard in its expansion overview; that announcement does not establish the current implementation or patch state of each feature. Blizzard’s overview also cautioned, at the time, that not all features would be available until launch.
Which edition benefits were announced?
Blizzard’s edition page described the following inclusions. These are announced purchase terms, not a guarantee that the same offers or prices remain available now. Check your regional official edition information and Battle.net shop before buying.
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- AZEROTH AWAITS—D&D: World of Warcraft brings the storied MMO world from desktop to tabletop, where your choices shape every battle, every alliance, and every legend; recreate your main character, roll a new alt, or play a hero the world has never seen
- BUILD A CHAMPTION WORTHY OF AZEROTH—Includes rules for 16 World of Warcraft-authentic species and all 13 World of Warcraft classes, featuring 9 new and revised subclasses and 40+ specializations
- BELOVED ZONES, ICONIC DUNGEONS—Revisit your favorite encounters in Azeroth with 7 World of Warcraft dungeons rebuilt for tabletop play, each one packed with encounters worthy of legend
- LEGENDARY FOES, EPIC BOSS ENCOUNTERS—Face Azeroth's greatest threats with 50+ new monsters and 30 dungeon boss stat blocks built for the climactic encounter peaks your party won't stop talking about
- LOOT, MOUNTS, AND COMPANIONS—Earn your keep with 25+ new magic items, mounts, and companion creatures, plus renown rewards across 23 factions
| Edition | Announced inclusions |
|---|---|
| Base | Midnight, The War Within, an Enhanced Level 80 Character Boost, Housing Early Access, and 500 Trader’s Tender. |
| Heroic | Base Edition inclusions, plus a mount and transmog set; 1,000 Trader’s Tender total. |
| Epic | Heroic Edition inclusions, plus beta access, three days of early access, 30 days of game time, additional mounts, pets and housing decor; 2,000 Trader’s Tender total. |
The beta and three-day early-access benefits were tied to the announced Epic Edition offer and are historical by the time of this article. Blizzard said early-access dates could change, actual play could be affected by outages and time zones, and some endgame features would not be available during early access. The page also said the boost and in-game items did not apply to WoW Classic.
How to prepare to play now
- Check your account and region. Sign in to Battle.net and confirm the World of Warcraft account and regional shop you intend to use.
- Confirm what you already own. Review your account’s game access before purchasing; Blizzard’s announced Base Edition included The War Within, but current entitlements and offers should be checked in your account.
- Decide which extras matter. Compare editions based on the expansion access and included prior expansion, boost and housing benefits, cosmetics and decor, game time and Tender, and any currently listed access benefits. Do not assume historical early-access or beta terms are still active.
- Check subscription or game-time access separately. An expansion entitlement and the account access needed to play are distinct considerations; verify the current requirements in Battle.net for your region.
The official material cited here does not establish required hardware, a mandatory class or gear level, an optimal leveling route, or a current patch download size. Avoid relying on those specifics without checking current official guidance.
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What was in the Collector’s Edition?
Blizzard announced a physical World of Warcraft: Midnight Collector’s Edition containing a hardback art book, collector’s pin, Dark Heart replica, housing items, and a digital Epic Edition key. The Collector’s Edition announcement named Amazon Australia among additional retail options for Australia and New Zealand. That does not establish current stock, price, shipping, or availability in other regions; check the retailer listing directly. The physical edition is optional, not a requirement for playing the expansion.
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